Double Springs News

A Double Springs man died recently during a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 231 South near Brundidge, Pike County Coroner Jerry Williams said.

Last Updated:May 23. 2008 11:15AM Published: May 25. 2008 3:30AM Andrew Posey, of Tuscumbia , was named Mr.

“If you are aware of any wind damage across Central Alabama, we ask that you please contact your local emergency management office or call our storm reporting hotline at 1-800-856-0758.”

ELANE JONES The Daily Mountain Eagle Published May 12, 2008 10:07 PM CDT Survey teams with the National Weather Service Birmingham Forecast Office have yet to report on their findings from the storms that ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

As of 1:45 a.m. here's the latest on damage being reported by law enforcement, EMA personnel and the public: - Marion County : Hail, trees down and power outage in and near Hamilton . via WVTM-TV Birmingham

Brandon J. Meeks has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. He is the son of Thomas M. and Sally M. Meeks of Fayette. via Tuscaloosa News

“Right now we're in good shape”

DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. - Strong storms buffeted north Alabama with heavy rains and stiff winds Friday, causing minor damage but no injuries. via News Courier

A roof collapsed at a Hoover apartment complex today as severe weather passed through the area, but no injuries were reported. via WLOX-TV Biloxi

DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. &#8212 Ask any wildlife biologist what it takes to keep wildlife healthy, happy and close to home, and they'll tell you it's all about having good habitat. via Turkey Call

Two males and a female are each charged with intentionally setting wildfires in Winston County. A joint investigation by state and federal forestry agents resulted in the March 27th arrests, according to a statement from the Alabama Forestry Commission.

The males, ages 29 and 26, and an 18-year-old female were charged with six felony counts each. Authorities said the fires were set on private and federal lands on March 12th.

The suspect's names were withheld. A Winston County judge set bail at $90,000 each. Read more

DOUBLE SPRINGS -- Walker County Treasurer Sarah Annette Burton, who is accused of stealing more than $2,500 from the County Commission, has agreed to enter a guilty plea next month on forgery, theft and ethics ... via Montgomery Advertiser

“This came about through a meeting we had with the three counties' tourism boards”

MELISSA BONDS The Daily Mountain Eagle Published March 13, 2008 12:35 AM CDT DOUBLE SPRINGS - On Monday, civic leaders from Winston, Franklin and Marion counties unveiled a new brochure aimed at bringing ... via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

“It's one of those issues that flies under the radar. ... It affects such a broad base of the community, including business and industry, as well as the entire community because there are some environmental concerns and recreational concerns too.”

In Double Springs, low water levels cause a pier at Smith Lake to sit on a dry bank on Feb. via Tuscaloosa News

Amanda Denson Brady Funeral services for Amanda Denson Brady, 66, of Birmingham will be Sunday, Feb. via Cullman Times

“While she was rewarded with increased self-esteem and a good grade, I was rewarded with far more”

Two basic philosophies have guided Dana J. Baker throughout her teaching career. via Neighbors

“Out of 86 stores, they said I made the best biscuits”

Jonathan Willis jwillis@franklincountytimes.com Each morning, before the sun begins to rise, Carol Hutchins is busy preparing fresh, made from scratch biscuits for Franklin County residents to begin their day ... via Franklin County Times

“They included tickets for speeding, driving without a license or with a suspended or revoked license, driving with switched and expired tags, driving without seat belts, and one for racing on a highway”

It was a good day for bad drivers -- OK, people accused of being bad drivers -- in Double Springs, Ala. via USA Today

“I should hold myself to the same standard and that's what I was trying to do”

DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala., Jan. 18 Drivers in Alabama were given a break when a judge, angry because there was no courtroom available, dismissed 220 traffic tickets. via Earth Times

“If we join forces and work together for the betterment of Carbon Hill it will be a win-win program for all the community”

ED HOWELL The Daily Mountain Eagle Published January 16, 2008 2:40 AM CST CARBON HILL - The new Carbon Hill Civitan Club is close to the required 20 members and hopes to charter in the next few weeks. via Daily Mountain Eagle Online Edition

“It will be a good move for everybody”

Last Updated:November 22. 2007 11:00PM Published: November 23. 2007 3:30AM A new round of Community Development Block Grants will help 25 communities across the state. via Times Daily

Last Updated:November 17. 2007 10:37PM Published: November 18. 2007 3:30AM ARRESTS Florence Tamika Tenise Whitson, 21, 810 Stewart St. via Times Daily